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CONVERGENCE

Convergence festival is back in London for it’s second year. The line up splattered with front line visual artists and music pioneers – Pantha du Prince, Kiasmos, Gary Numan and Tricky – to name a few.

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CHARLOTTE RUTHERFORD

Less is more? Or more is more? A philosophical dilemma that plagues many style-related decisions.

Take inspiration from London based style photographer and video maker Charlotte Rutherford – who readily admits she learned to take photographs by doing Myspace bathroom selfies.

Start with a semi naked man or woman, add some baby lotion, a tiny dog, emoji, lots of sparkle/shine and killer clothes and there you have it, her signature explosive and enjoyable colour assault on the eyes.

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WOMEN FASHION POWER

Everything we wear tells a story. It tells people who we are, where we go, what we read. Clarks desert boots / drinks Clipper Green Tea / listens to Caribou. Fact.

Women Fashion Power, showing at the Design Museum, takes a look at princesses, politicians and pop stars who consciously or unconsciously use clothes to represent who something. These outfits have empowered and defined them. In a world where women are judged by their looks and fashion choices this is a very positive show.

LATE NIGHTS

We’re now open later; for night caps, something to soak them up, or when you realise it’s 10pm and you’re still at your desk.

Mon-Thu: 7.30am to 11.30pmFri: 7.30am to midnightSat: 9am to midnightSun: 9am to 10.30pm

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CIA

The Central Illustration Agency began life as one guy with a packet of drawing pencils, an eraser and not even a hint of Photoshop 1.0, and ended up bringing together a ton of great other graphic designers, illustrators and animators. These days they’re still a heavyhitting agency with a roster of the top dogs of modern graphic art.

Better yet, they’ve got a blog of the newest and coolest in the world of illustration – from fun facts in cartoon, to interviews, toffee apples and exhibitions.

Private dining

THE STABLES

Somewhere between hunting lodge and horsebox, our private dining room is tantamount to a country escape. Secluded from hubbub of the Cafe but for a couple of grazing horses, the space seats up to 14 for meetings, meals, parties and whatever you might not like to share with everyone else.

A BAR ISN'T JUST FOR DRINKING

In the morning

BREAKFAST CLASSICS

When once we only saw 9am on the wrong side of a night out, now the promise of fluffy pancakes, Eggs Royale and flat whites somehow keeps us all in line. Oh, and a chorizo hash brown for when it all goes horribly wrong.

At the sharing table

WHO DID YOU MEET?

Once upon a time, we chatted to strangers, brought jams to neighbours in times of plenty and said hello to passersby. We hear it still happens up North.

We also hope one might choose to shoot the breeze with fellow diners at the sharing table. Maybe you might debate current affairs; maybe you share a secret haunt; maybe you might just pass the pepper.

At the end of the day

WHAT KEEPS US GOING

The daily grind gets to the best of us. Shopping on Oxford Street, endless meetings, demanding clients and 5pm are all reasons valid enough to warrant cocktail-o-clock.

Afternoon tea

DAILY CAKE QUOTIENT

Everyday, our kitchen brings us a jar of cookies. Or sometimes a pretty little cake stand with a banana loaf. Macaroons. Meringues. Depends how they’re feeling. But everyday, regardless, there is a new batch of home made treats to eye up on your way in and have with a cup of tea.

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BRIGHT OLD THINGS

Stop worrying about getting older, because we are all cheese – in the right environment we get more awesome as time ticks on. Well that’s what we’ve taken away from Selfridges’ project Bright Old Things.

Photographer Todd Selby (who created interior design eye candy website The Selby) made his artistic contribution by finding older people doing interesting, creative and bright things around London in Oct ‘14. The result is a huge treasure trove of beautiful photographs and vibrant characters caught on film.

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Although we usually save our turkey intake for Christmas time, we’ve decided to warm up our palettes with the traditional American celebration that is Thanksgiving. Complete with all the trimmings, and a cocktail on arrival, this holiday gives us much to be thankful for. ROASTED NORFOLK BRONZE TURKEY CORNBREAD & SAUSAGE STUFFING MAPLE BUTTER [...] Read More

At last, we’re through the long nights and cold days, and the time of year that doesn’t afford us a single three day weekend, mini-escape, cause for lightweight celebration. But here we are! Easter is upon us, not just one short week, but two, with sun in the forecast and four whole days of weekend [...] Read More

Knees-ups, shake-downs – whatever you want to call your festive get-together, they’re not far off now. Village East’s Little Room will be back with a lovely new look just in time, and of course all our restaurants have spaces for private parties and big groups. Get in touch with our events team so they can talk [...] Read More